Typical Consequences of First DUI

• Up to six months in jail - 48-hour minimum (work program available depending on the circumstances)
• $1,650 or more in fines and penalties
• 15-week to 9-month drinking driver program
• 3-5 years probation
• 4-12 month license suspension
• 2 points on your driving record

Typical Consequences of Second DUI

A second arrest for DUI within 10 years triggers a much more severe potential sentence. This is why it is imperative that you consult an expert attorney immediately - you must request a DMV hearing within 10 days or all hope will be gone of obtaining a license for at least one year.

• 10 days to 6 months in jail (weekend work is often possible)
• $1,850 fine and penalties or more
• 18 months - 2 yrs drinking driver program ($1800)
• 3-5 years probation
• 1 year ignition interlock device installed in car
• 1-2 year license suspension
• 2 points on your driving record

Typical Third DUI Penalties

• Four months to one year in jail (possible combination alcohol program and jail)
• Approximately $2,000 fine and penalties
• 2 year drinking driver program ($1800)
• 3-5 years probation
• 3 years license suspension (restricted license after one year possible)
• 2 points on your driving record
• 1 year ignition interlock device installed in your car

Typical Fourth DUI Penalties - FELONY (Four DUIs in a 10 year period, injury of another while DUI, DUI with a prior felony)

The 4th DUI in 10 years is a felony. This is true even if your last DUI carried only a 7 year probation warning. Fast action to become involved in serious alcohol recovery is required to avoid harsh sentences

• Minimum: one year jail sentence; maximum: three years in state prison
• More than $2,000 in fines and penalties
• 2 year drinking driver program
• 3-5 years probation or parole
• 3 years license suspension (may move to life under present Bill in Legislature)
• Installation of ignition interlock device
• 2 points on your driving record
• Status as HBO (Habitual Traffic Offender)

DUI with Injury

A felony DUI usually involves an accident in which the driver suspected of driving under the influence, injures another person in the accident. The person injured may be in the driver's own car, a pedestrian, or a passenger in another car. A felony DUI with injury is extremely serious. The penalty for DUI with one injury ranges from 90 days to one year in the county jail or 16 months, 2 or 3 years in prison. For each additional injured party, one additional year in the state prison may be added.